Thursday, February 24, 2005

The Anguilla Soroptimist Club has updated their web site
with pictures from their Christmas Fair and other events,
and details on their coming regional conference, which will
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Tuesday, February 22, 2005

Villa La Vanda at Shoal Bay is available at a special rate of
$180/night in the off season. This one bedroom cottage is
unbelieveably charming, plus it has a totally private walled
garden and you can walk to the beach in 2 minutes.......Permanent
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RadioAXA has the results on their web site (probably unofficial): all the
incumbents have been re-elected: Kenneth Harrigan, Osbourne Fleming,
Victor Banks, Eddie Baird, Hubert Hughes and Albert Hughes. In district 3,
where the incumbent Eric Reid had retired, the winner was Neil Rogers of
the United Front (that is the party that formed the last government).
With the United Front having a majority of 4 seats again, they should
be able to form the new government.......Permanent
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Monday, February 21, 2005

Anguilla Yoga Retreat.
Held at the Anguilla Yoga Studio in South Hill.
March 3 – 8, 2005.

A Yoga retreat taught by Jeanne-Marie Derrick will be held at the Anguilla Yoga Studio in South Hill from Thursday March 3 – Tuesday March 8. It includes seven classes on six consecutive days. Classes will focus on the techniques of yoga postures, breath proficiency and the steps of meditation. The practice of Hatha Yoga builds the potential for greater focus and awareness, a finely tuned consciousness, and the fire of will power. Classes are open to all levels, beginners through advanced. Jeanne-Marie Derrick manages the Anguilla Yoga Studio and Retreat Center in South Hill. She has been involved with the teaching and practice of yoga since 1983, and is certified in Iyengar Yoga. For more information, contact Jeanne-Marie:
Phone: 264 497 6606 www.jeanne-marie.com
Price: 2 hour class - $20 US per or $126 for all 7 classes......Permanent
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Sophie Dehove, hair sylist in Anguilla and long-time resident, has created
a hair-style web site. She says
'I decided to create this "2005 hair styles" web site to help you to manage your hair, to share the many tips that I have accumulated in these last 20 years. As an artisan, I will give you my true opinion. Whether you have curly hair, straight hair, long or short hair, are male or female, I want to help you as a hairdresser is supposed to. You can ask me any question and I will be happy to answer by email.'......Permanent
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Richard Rigb writes: "Expressions Holidays is one of the UK's leading specialist luxury tour operators, and we are currently working on developing our Caribbean programme, Caribbean Expressions, which I am dealing with online. I am particularly trying to promote Anguilla, an island which corresponds neatly with the luxury upmarket requirements of our clientele." Click the link above for their Anguilla page,
where they currently promote Cap Juluca and Malliouhana, although they have
also booked some clients into Cuisinart.......Permanent
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The AARF February Newsletter is available at www.aarf.ai under newsletter or directly at the
link above.
As a reminder there will be a booth at the ABC Flower Show on Saturday February 19th from 11 am to 5 pm. Volunteers will be selling AARF merchandise including GREENIES and signing up memberships.......Permanent
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Moonsplash Schedule!

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 24th 2005.
7:00PM. Cocktail Party at
Callaloo Club Villas
&
The Anguilla International Yacht Club.

The "islandbooks" web site, which has been collecting books for children in
Anguilla to read, has now added a new wish
list of books it would like to acquire. The home page link above shows
how you can ship books to Anguilla for this worthwhile project.......Permanent
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K's Kove in Island Harbour, owned by Gratel and Edward Webster. They have 3 well-priced apartment units.
For example, "Small studio with fully equipped kitchen, breathtaking ocean front
view, and private patio: $50/nt, $250/wk" or a one-bedroom apartment at $60,
and a larger one-bedroom at $70/nt.
K's Kove has also been added to www.inns.ai, a collection of local inns and guest houses. Email: raulwebster@yahoo.com, tel: 264.497.4036,
264.497.2737, web:
www.axa-villas.com......Permanent
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Ocean View Three Bedroom Villa. One level easy access 3,500 sq. ft. including large covered terrace. Located on a hillside with fresh breezes and overlooking Atlantic Ocean in the quiet Searocks neighborhood in the village of Island Harbor.

Monday, February 14, 2005

Conveniently located in the quiet area of Caul's Bottom, Anguilla, just a few minutes from The Valley is recently opened cosy apartment perfect for your vacation or business visit. The apartment is furnished with one king bed, which can be turned into two twin beds if needs be. Amenities include a fully equipped kitchen, cable television, overhead fans and laundry facilities on premises. Maid service is provided twice a week.
Rates:
$50.00 per night (single)plus 15% government tax and service.
$65.00 per night (double) plus 15% government tax and service.
Tel# 264-497-5660/264-235-5660.
E-mail : stanleygp@hotmail.com
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The AHTA is offering another one of their famous fund-raising auctions. This time it is
7 nights in the luxury 2 bedroom Bliss villa.
Perched directly on the sea coast, Bliss Villa provides spectacular views of St. Martin, St. Barts and the infinite horizon all within the unspoiled natural surroundings of Anguilla. Let the genuine warmth and charm of Anguillans forever touch you. Bidding starts at $400, so get busy with your bids!......Permanent
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At a cocktail reception at Frangipani Resort on Tuesday December 28 Edgar Bronfman, of Warner Music Group, announced that he and Robert Johnson of BET (Black Entertainment Television) are giving their full support to the Anguilla Tennis Academy (ATA). They have pledged that when US$ 500,000 is raised from local support in Anguilla they will match it.

Sunday, February 13, 2005

Koal Keel for Lunch

According to a flyer that I picked up at the airport yesterday,
Koal Keep in The Valley is now open for lunch. Selections from the
menu include Pasta Salad Louisiana with chicken, bacon, avocadoes, cashews and Baby Corn! 264.497.2930.......Permanent
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The Anguilla Post Office was kind enough to provide this mail forwarding service.
Thanks to the Anguilla Community Foundation for its contribution of US $300.00 toward shipping costs.
Special thanks also to the Caribbean Cable Communications Ltd (Cable TV) who will pay some of the shipping expenses.
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Tuesday, February 08, 2005

Interested in Leasing Land on Anguilla?

Sitting on 2 acres of tranquility, North Ridge offers spectacular views of the ocean and of neighboring cays and islands. This serene location is ideal for private apartment/condo development. For more information, email: salumber4u@yahoo.com
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Monday, February 07, 2005

The New web site for Island Queen is www.islandqueenvilla.com - this brand new two bedroom, two bath tropical villa with optional studio apartment downstairs, has
air-conditioned bedrooms, views of St Barts and St Martin, and a swimming pool and is located just four minutes drive away from beautiful Sandy Hill Bay.......Permanent
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"We can provide all manner of land line communications. We will have our own telephone numbers assigned to us and customers will be able to call locally and internationally just the same as persons do with Cable and Wireless."
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Over the past few months, there’s been lots of business activity and new services available in Anguilla. Here’s a snapshot tour of two new shopping centers on the island. This story and pictures by Janine Edwards

Bedney’s Plaza

Close to the Temenos golf course project is the new Bedney’s Plaza, a selection of enterprises on the mainroad in The Cove which opened in November 2004. Bedney is the traditional local name for the area where the center is located.

Vinissimo which specializes in wines and spirits moved from across the street into Bedney’s. Open Monday – Saturday from 10am – 5:30pm Vinissimo offers a wide selection of wines and more in their attractive cellar. www.vinissimo.org. vinissimo@anguillanet.com Tel. 264-497-6812.

Shaken not Stirred specializes in aged rums and rums from around the region including Barbarcourt Rum from Haiti and Rhum Clement from Martinique. Also sold are top shelf and regular spirits, liquers, Martini fixings, Mixers. They also bubble wrap bottles for convenient travel. Free delivery in West End/South Hill. campkimmy@yahoo.com Tel. 264-497-0758. Open 10am – 5:30pm Monday – Saturday.

Elio’s Ltd.
In December a Cigar Lounge and Bar opened at Bedney’s. Elio’s features a walk-in humidor, cigar smoking lounge, smoking accessories, humidors, Cuban coffee bar and a wine and spirit lounge. Open from 11am – 11pm Monday – Saturday. puroselio@sintmarrten.net. Tel. 264-497-7822.

Anguilla now has its first Japanese Restaurant, Zen located in the South Hill Plaza. The ambience and décor is very Japanese…the perfect setting for Sushi, Sashimi, California Roll, Tempura, Teryaki and other Japanese cuisine. Their menu is quite extensive including ingredients ssuch as shrimp, crab, avocado, squid, mahi mahi, tuna and more. They feature both raw and cooked dishes. Open Monday ­ Saturday 4pm until ­ dine in or take away. Tel. 264-497-6502
Email: s.laderach@scgpartner.com.
Story and pictures by Janine Edwards

Two Day Music Festival Featuring Country Music Superstar Billy Ray Cyrus, Shannon Brown and several of Nashville's most successful songwriters including:
Chuck Cannon,
Bob Dipiero,
Scotty Emerick,
James Slater,
Jeffrey Steele. Proceeds from the festival will benefit Anguilla's children's charities including the Anguilla Tennis Academy.
Tickets available at the Tourism Offices in The Valley and other outlets.
For more information visit www.countryinthecaribbean.com

"Still shopping in Puerto Rico and Miami for South American hardwoods? Relax and GO LOCAL… call South American Lumber instead! Now located in Water Swamp (east of the El Dorado Mall, on the road to Liz Preschool), we offer hardwoods such as the infamous Greenheart and Purpleheart, Tauroniro, Kabukalli, Jatoba, Mora, and more. Need spindles for your new staircase, mouldings for your doors, tongue & groove v.joint for your ceilings or floors? We’ve got that, too! Quality products, competitive prices and exceptional service: Call 264.235.5555 or 497-WOOD (9663). Or you can email us at salumber4u@yahoo.com"......Permanent
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Friday, February 04, 2005

BeachCourt Villa located on the quiet end of the beach at Shoal Bay now offers air-conditioning in all its bedrooms, so guests now have the option of refreshing sea breezes or air-conditioning. Of course, the villa continues to have a pool and tennis court and be located right at one end of Shoal Bay beach. www.beachcourtvilla.com......Permanent
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